Proper Edicate for Gadsden flag

[BellyAcher151]

In what mannor is it appropriate to fly this flag?
how should it be displayed?

I know state flags under American, stars to left when hung as banner for American Flag.

But How to "Don't Tread on Me"?

 

[Docster]

The only references I've ever found to etiquette regarding flags refer to the American flag and it's uses and displays. There is likely no etiquette regarding other flags except individual states' flags and how they're displayed(with the American flag taking precedence).

 

[Mr H]

Other than the proper flying of the US flag, any other flag is subservient to it.

There may be protocols for the MD flag beyond "this end up" (the black segment always in the top-left), but I've not researched those.

Anything else, as long as they're subservient to the US flag and flown respectfully, should be pretty loose.

 

[robertt822]

All I know is when viewed the the American flag is always to the right, I think

 

[BellyAcher151]

I didn't think there was any special way, just thought I would ask.
Thanks guy's

 

[LGood48]

All I know is when viewed the the American flag is always to the right, I think

Almost...but when viewed from an audience perspective the US flag is always on the left. The flag etiquette book available from any Legion or VFW post says, IIRC, ...when displayed will always be on its own right...

Basically, if a color guard carrying say US - Army - USMC - etc. then the US colors are on the CG's right side.

 

[joppaj]

There may be protocols for the MD flag beyond "this end up" (the black segment always in the top-left), but I've not researched those.

Oddly enough, I recall that the MD Flag when displayed is only supposed to be displayed with a cross at the top of the flag pole, not any other device.

 

[Mr H]

Oddly enough, I recall that the MD Flag when displayed is only supposed to be displayed with a cross at the top of the flag pole, not any other device.

Never knew that.

Here's the entirety of MD's flag protocols...

http://www.sos.state.md.us/Services/Flagprotocol.aspx

Oh... and could someone PLEASE correct the spelling in the title!!! It's bordering on painful!

 

[Infantry23]

Almost...but when viewed from an audience perspective the US flag is always on the left. The flag etiquette book available from any Legion or VFW post says, IIRC, ...when displayed will always be on its own right...

Basically, if a color guard carrying say US - Army - USMC - etc. then the US colors are on the CG's right side.

This is correct. Its own "right" is the position of honor, just like military customs of walking with a higher ranking officer... he will be one pace ahead and on the right.

 

[Infantry23]

Oddly enough, I recall that the MD Flag when displayed is only supposed to be displayed with a cross at the top of the flag pole, not any other device.

Iirc, MD is / was the only state to require the cross atop the standard. It is so even in military settings (i.e. classrooms, halls, etc at Fts. Benning, Bragg, etc). I always took pride in seeing it displayed properly.

 

[TxAggie]

Other than the proper flying of the US flag, any other flag is subservient to it.

There may be protocols for the MD flag beyond "this end up" (the black segment always in the top-left), but I've not researched those.

Anything else, as long as they're subservient to the US flag and flown respectfully, should be pretty loose.

Basically it's: US>US Departmental (Army, Navy Department of State etc.) >= State > All Others


FWIW, Texas is allowed to fly at the same level as US flag. (Just sayin')

 

[Mr H]

Basically it's: US>US Departmental (Army, Navy Department of State etc.) >= State > All Others

If I'm reading it correctly, MD rules put the state flag ahead of Departmental flags

 

[TxAggie]

If I'm reading it correctly, MD rules put the state flag ahead of Departmental flags

That's possible, thanks for the correction. I was going from memory and how I've seen the Army flag with state flags. Most times I saw them the Army flag was at the same height.

 

[Bohlieve410]

I know it will get you called an a**hole by douchebags in Rockville if displayed in the back window of your car. Ask me how I know!

 

[Mr H]

That's possible, thanks for the correction. I was going from memory and how I've seen the Army flag with state flags. Most times I saw them the Army flag was at the same height.

If all are being carried, or are on separate staffs, they can all be at the same height.

The US would be at the observer's far left (presenter's/marching right), then another National flag (if present), then the state flag, then county (if present), then any others.

 

[frdfandc]

Fly it high, fly it proud. Just fly it with respect to Old Glory.

 

[engineerbrian]

Heres a flag web site I have saved that I refer to when needed

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/displayonly.htm

 

[moojersey]

This is for the US Flag http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Flag_Code it's the flag code.

 

[rrrrrrkevin]

I take pirate flags on all my deployments and get my buddies to sign them to keep them for memories and someone suggested that the Gadsden would be a cool one and one person even emulated this with a blue star banner to give to his wife. When I said I didn't think either was appropriate they looked at me like I was crazy and didn't understand why I would think that. I think the Blue Star Banner idea is a nice thought for his wife but even that didn't feel appropriate not only because I don't want to sign all over that one but the banner never hung on her window while he was deployed. These are soldiers too btw.

I cant find it in writing anywhere but it just doesn't feel right to sign a Gadsden or a Blue Star Banner. They suggested this because I do have a Gadsden buried in my bag that I brought with me. I specifically chose to use pirate flags like Jolly Roger's because I didn't think it was disrespectful to sign and do artwork on them, but soldiers would appreciate them because they are absolutely cool flags while still a novelty.